With No Water and a Thick, Slow-Moving Lower Atmosphere, There

question 55

True/False

With no water and a thick, slow-moving lower atmosphere, there is little erosion on Venus

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Definitions:

Seafloor Spreading

The process by which new oceanic crust is created at mid-ocean ridges, pushing older crust away from the ridge axis and contributing to continental drift.

Rifting

the process by which the Earth's crust breaks apart, often leading to the formation of new ocean basins.

Red Sea

A narrow sea between the northeastern African continent and the Arabian Peninsula, known for its extensive coral reefs and intense blue waters.

Thrust Sheets

Large scales of rock that have been moved over one another by compressive forces during tectonic movements, often resulting in folded and faulted landforms.